Data Request for Local Ballot Initiatives/Referenda (secretary of state)

Jimin Han filed this request with the secretary of state of Wisconsin.
Multi Request Data Request for Local Ballot Initiatives/Referenda
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Rejected

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From: Jimin Han

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Wisconsin Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

I am requesting data on local ballot initiatives/referenda that took place in the state since 1972. Specifically, I need the following information to be included in the data.

1. Text of the ballot initiative/referendum
2. Local government where the election took place.
3. County where the local government is located
4. Election date
5. Result of election (votes for, votes against, pass/fail)
6. Threshold to pass (50%, two-thirds, etc)

This website from California provides a good example of the type of data I am requesting:
https://data.ca.gov/dataset/election-data/resource/67e83a65-2b55-41ec-9420-b33b666d4711

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.

Sincerely,

Jimin Han

From: secretary of state

In Wisconsin, voter registration and elections are overseen by the Elections Commission, not the Secretary of State Office. You can contact Elections for further information at 608-266-8005 or via https://elections.wi.gov/

The legislature in Wisconsin has control over setting elections in Wisconsin. I would advise you to reach out to your legislator if you have any concerns. If you are unsure who may represent you, you can find your legislator through maps.legis.wisconsin.gov<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__maps.legis.wisconsin.gov_&d=DwMFAg&c=HhgxO5mnlCoNHjwVH-wED6Mwc4Z-psO9z_38k9ow5oI&r=Ir5BBZ1NfD0SXloKv7gtezQ105JY2_LIwTRmx61iGs4&m=WYvXcrE7Fbeul6YSl_nb4u9rJAnZ2vme7VO2Q21rXf0&s=aRDj_iVorNyKKUnzsfudlovLPtKlgdbLfwqIiYjok4Q&e=>. Use the search box in the upper right corner to enter your address.
Best,

Jessa

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Office of the Secretary of State, Wisconsin
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Phone: 608-266-8888

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